White House Blocks U.S. Steel Plant Closure to Protect American Industry and Jobs
The White House invoked a critical national security provision to prevent the shutdown of U.S. Steel’s Granite City Works plant, safeguarding American steel production and workers against corporate decisions that threaten national sovereignty.
In a clear demonstration of America First principles, the White House stepped in to halt U.S. Steel’s plan to stop processing raw steel at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois. Under a three-month-old national security agreement forged during President Trump’s administration, government officials wielded what is known as the "golden share" power to protect vital American industry from corporate decisions that could undermine our nation’s economic independence. The intervention came through Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who delivered a firm message: President Trump would exercise his authority to block any move that could jeopardize the operational integrity of this iconic...
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